Payroll and HR Data Officer

Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors, and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as the top conservatoire in the Guardian University Guide music league table, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies, and ensembles. A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment, and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll and Data Officer to support the processing of casual payroll and provide HR data support, ensuring accurate and timely management of staff information.  The successful candidate will have valuable experience in statutory payroll processing within higher education or a similar complex organisation, with strong knowledge of tax, NI, GDPR and Right to Work requirements. They will be confident using computerised payroll systems, highly skilled in Excel and MS Office, and able to communicate complex information clearly. Accuracy, discretion, strong organisation, independent working and a customer‑focused approach are essential.

This role is eligible for hybrid working.

We offer a great benefits package including a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pensions Scheme) and many opportunities to attend performances at the Guildhall School.

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting GSOOGS9281. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 5^th May 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than stated should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.

The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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